Collection of 6,000 Scottish whisky miniatures up for auction
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A dedicated whisky fan is auctioning off his unique collection of 6,000 unopened miniatures to create more space in his home.
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How the Georgians brought order to Edinburgh’s parks and gardens
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For 250 years the parks and gardens of the New Town have been a green haven. A new book shows how they can be maintained and planted for future generations
British Airways gives out waistcoats on Moscow World Cup flight
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British Airways handed out 300 waistcoats to customers flying from Heathrow to Moscow ahead of the crucial World Cup semi.
Glasgow woman jumps on ambulance to celebrate England World Cup win
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A woman who was filmed dancing on top of a damaged ambulance during post-match celebrations following England’s quarter-final win over Sweden was a Scottish restaurant worker.
BBC star salaries revealed as Gary Lineker tops male dominated list
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The BBC has published the earnings of some of its top talent - with Gary Lineker at the head of a list still dominated by men.
Bruno Mars forced off stage in Glasgow after fire scare
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Bruno Mars was forced to leave the stage following a fire scare during a concert in Glasgow, according to fans.
Jacobite poet dubbed “Bard of Culloden” to be remembered
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A celebration of a ‘largely forgotten’ Jacobite poet and fighter dubbed the ‘Bard of Culloden’ is to be held.
8 hidden gems to visit in and around Edinburgh
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From its rich history and culture to its impressive arts and culture scene, there's plenty to discover in and around Scotland's capital. Escape the tourist populated hotspots and spend a day exploring some of this city’s hidden gems, writes Jack Cairney.
Cottage in ‘heavenly’ spot on Isle of Skye for sale for £95K
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Its owners say they are selling a “slice of heaven” on the Isle of Skye. Looking at the pictures, they might just be right.
Calls for ‘Angel of the Forth’ to be built near Forth bridges
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Scotland’s answer to the Angel of the North would be built near the Forth bridges under an award-winning businessman’s plans to revive Edinburgh’s neglected waterfront.
Calls for ‘Angel of the Forth’ to be build near Forth bridges
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Scotland’s answer to the Angel of the North would be built near the Forth bridges under an award-winning businessman’s plans to revive Edinburgh’s neglected waterfront.
Leader comment: 300ft Harry Potter statue, anyone?
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The Colossus of Rhodes, the Statue of Liberty, Christ the Redeemer, the Angel of the North, the Kelpies – monumental sculpture has a raw, almost primaeval, power to impress. We marvel at its sheer scale.
The Assynt Crofters who shook up history 25 years ago
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It’s been 25 years since the Assynt Crofters captured the public’s imagination with their audacious bid to shake up centuries of Highland history and buy the land where they worked and lived.
Tributes paid to Scottish composer Oliver Knussen
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The world of classical music has been paying tributes to composer and conductor Oliver Knussen, who has died at the age of 66.
Workboat launch signals new era of commercial shipbuilding on River Clyde
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A new boat has been launched at Renfrew for the first time in more than 25 years as one company invests in a new era of commercial shipbuilding on the River Clyde.
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